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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,702,595.80, 420,990,908.10 and 184,334,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,702,595.80, 420,990,908.10 and 184,334,627.80 is: 276,460,579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,702,595.80 : 420,990,908.10 = 184,334,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,702,595.80/420,990,908.10 = 184,334,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,702,595.80x = 420,990,908.10 × 184,334,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,702,595.80x = 77,603,202,351,797,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,603,202,351,797,520/280,702,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,460,579.68

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